Welcome to our Resource Library!
Relationships
Our Coaches have studied relationships extensively. We follow various schools of thought, but a few stand out:
We Recommend:
Romantic Relationships - the works of John Gottman:
1) "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work"
2) "What Makes Love Last?"
Many of Gottman's teachings can be found at his institute's website: www.gottman.com.
Full list of works and references:
Family Relationships - the works of Lindsay C. Gibson:
1) "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents"
2) "Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy"
Gibson's site:
Domestic Violence and Anger Management - the works of Wendy W. Coates
1) "Emotionally Intelligent Batterer Intervention - Acceptance Based, Cognitive Behavioral Domestic Violence Group Treatment Manual"
2) "Emotionally Intelligent Anger Management - Cognitive Behavioral Group Treatment Manual"
Dependency, Co-Dependence, Substance Abuse
For issues related to substance abuse, dependent and co-dependent relationships, we recommend the following reading, in addition to working with a therapist, counselor, life coach, and/or seeking help with the groups listed below.
Recommend Reading:
Codependency:
Melody Beattie - "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself"
Self-Love, Authenticity, and Worthiness
For issues related to self-love, authenticity, and worthiness, we recommend the following reading, in addition to working with a therapist, counselor, life coach, and/or seeking help with support groups.
Recommend Reading:
Brene Brown - "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to be and Embrace who you Are"
Trauma, Development and Healing
For issues related to trauma, development, and healing, we recommend the following reading, in addition to working with a therapist, counselor, life coach, and/or seeking help with support groups.
Recommend Reading:
Bessel Van Der Kolk - "The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, And Body In The Healing Of Trauma"